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Hope for these eggs?

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  • 06-26-2012, 05:28 PM
    domenge
    Hope for these eggs?
    So these were laid June 9th and to me they aren't looking so hot. I have to once a day wipe the lid of all the water or it will drip on the eggs. I'm thinking I maybe need a small computer fan to circulate the air? I dont know but the dimpling is scaring me...
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  • 06-26-2012, 05:34 PM
    Dave Green
    They look good to me...
  • 06-26-2012, 05:36 PM
    domenge
    Even with that egg dimpling on day 17?
  • 06-26-2012, 05:38 PM
    joebad976
    IDK... they look pretty good to me...

    Your substrate may be too wet which can in turn lead to mold and kill the the eggs. I lost my first clutch due to this. I would put them on light diffuser and they your substrate can be soaked and you will still be fine. I would also add a small fan to circulate the air and a bunch of water bottles since it seems you do not have any in your pic. The water bottles will help stabilize the temps and reduce any hot spots. Have your temps been fluctuating much.
  • 06-26-2012, 05:41 PM
    Dave Green
    Just keep an eye on them and make sure they don't dimple more. If they do just increase the humidity, but based on the looks of the tub I think your humidity is fine
  • 06-26-2012, 05:44 PM
    domenge
    Temp has stayed at 89-90 with a helix. It's called a light diffuser? Where can i get one ? Ill go get it now. Thanks guys!!
  • 06-26-2012, 05:44 PM
    Wapadi
    They look fine!! If your are worried about too much humidity take some of your substrate out of a corner and replace with some that is dry....
  • 06-26-2012, 05:52 PM
    sookieball
    Agreed. They look healthy and good.

    Good luck.

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  • 06-26-2012, 05:53 PM
    don15681
    Re: Hope for these eggs?
    they look ok so far to me. the condensation is cause by a difference in temps. from the inside of the egg box to the area surrounding it. (inside of the incubator). check the seal or how the incubator door is sealed. could be letting a little cold air in will cause this.

    could be that you're checking them too much and you're letting in the colder air. place some water bottles with the lid on inside the incubator. helps maintain temps

    slightly tilt the boxs so any condensation will go to the side and then down instead of dripping on the eggs.

    use glad press n seal to seal the top of the egg boxs. no holes in it. open about once a week to let in fresh air and to also check on the eggs. last 2 weeks before they pip , peel back a corner to make very small hole to let constant fresh air in.
  • 06-26-2012, 07:08 PM
    ohernz
    Re: Hope for these eggs?
    They look good to me
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